Get ready to dance your heart out this Summer at the school of Spectrum Dance Theater!
summer classes
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Jun. 29 - Aug. 7
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summer classes ☀️ Jun. 29 - Aug. 7 ☀️
spectrum summer camps + Intensives
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Dance Day Camp Theme: “Ferngully, Save the Planet!”
Carlos Roman | Ages 5-7
June 29 - July 3 | 9 AM - 12 PM
$300 / $250 Early-Enrollment by April 30th
This camp offers a great entry point for our young community members to experience all that The School of Spectrum Dance Theater has to offer. Through encouragement, praise, care, creativity, and fun, young students get their first taste of expressive movement and all its benefits. Friendships and memorable lessons are sure to highlight their encounter. Pack a water bottle and a light snack, and get ready to have fun! Please pack only necessities for each day: water, a light snack, and a light sweater in case the room is chilly.
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Ages 10 - 17
July 6 - July 10 | 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
$350 / $300 Early-Enrollment by April 30th
Minimal Level requirement: Ballet III/ Beginner Intermediate
SSDT Summer Intensive offers young and aspiring dancers five days of immersive dance training, providing an inclusive space for them to focus on their technique and craft. Students begin their daily study with 90 minutes of either of the following classes. Ballet classes/ to deepen the focused student’s knowledge of classical vocabulary. Donald Byrd Contemporary Technique/ to sharpen the focused student’s ability to work in a highly technical manner. Conditioning for Dance/ to strengthen and balance the under- and overused muscles of the concentrated student’s body. Afterward, students will participate in one-hour sessions across various genres and lectures focused on the art form. Spectrum will provide a half-hour break through the day.
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July 13 - 17
Ages 8 - 12
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$350 / $300 April 30th
Great for new and exploring dancers to try something new, various genres are covered.
This camp allows young, new, and curious movers to sample various dance styles with Spectrum Dance Theater instructors. Students experience the basics across styles ranging from ballet and jazz to modern, making new friends and staying active during the summer—every day's schedule includes three dance styles.
YOUTH
Weekend summer classes
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Saturdays (July)
Pre-Jazz | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Ages 7-9)
Jazz I | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 9-11)
Jazz II | 11 AM - 12:15 PM (Ages 11-13)
This fun, upbeat dance style is sure to excite and engage student dancers! Classes include styles from Bob Fosse and Jack Cole, hip-hop moves, and Latin infusions. All classes include a warm-up with stretching, isolations, and strengthening exercises, followed by a floor work session focusing on turns, leaps, jumps, and runs. Each class ends with a fast-paced combination. Black Jazz shoes, black Jazz pants, and a leotard are required.
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Saturdays (July)
Pre-Ballet at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Ages 5-7)
Ballet I at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 7-9)
Ballet II - 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Ages 9-11)
Attire: Female-identifying students should wear their corresponding uniform-colored leotard for their level, listed below. Tanks, camisoles, cap sleeves, and long-sleeved leotards are allowed.
Pre-Ballet: Light Pink
Ballet I: Light Blue
Ballet II: Light Yellow
Students should wear pink or skin-tone tights for our students of color. Convertible or footed tights are acceptable underneath the uniform-colored leotard with pink/flesh-tone ballet slippers to match the tights.
Male-identifying students should wear black, fitted ankle-length leggings with black ankle socks or full-footed black tights, and pair them with black ballet slippers. For Pre-Ballet through Ballet II students should wear a white short-sleeve shirt.
Gender-fluid students may select the uniform that best suits their gender expression. Students may consult with their instructor should they need to alter the uniform to suit their needs.
PreBallet
Children explore the introductory stage of basic ballet skills and vocabulary, with encouragement, praise, care, creativity, and fun, while increasing their cognitive development. Skills may become more challenging throughout this Summer weekend session. No previous experience necessary. Ballet slippers are required.
Ballet I
At this level, students begin to learn the basic ballet positions of the feet and arms.
Throughout this Summer weekend session, students will develop the basic principles of turnout, leg stability, and torso strength.
This level will also focus on creativity to prevent overload, without inhibiting the child's joy, spirit, and individuality.
The Class requirement is previous Pre-Ballet instruction or placement by the instructor.
Ballet II
At this level, students will develop musicality skills and preparation of movement. They will also learn the basic patterns of body facings.
Throughout this Summer weekend session, students will learn the basic etiquette of barre and center exercises. Students will begin to develop knowledge of basic musicality, including adagio and petit allegro.
The Class requirement is previous Ballet instruction or placement by the instructor.
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Ages 5-7
Saturdays (July) 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
For the little ones interested in jazz, giving room for age-appropriate free movement and exploration
Join our newest entry-level Jazz Dance! This class is the perfect fit for the 5 to 7-year-old in your life who wants to pivot step, swing their head, and move.
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July 18 + 29
Mini Hip-Hop | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ( Ages 6-9)
(Mini) This age’s level-appropriate class teaches simple, stylized grooves that lead to fun choreography. The variety of movement keeps the young student’s mind active while learning about a great American dance form.
Pre-Teen Hip-Hop | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM (Ages 10-18)
(Teen) This age’s level-appropriate class teaches simple to more complex grooves that lead to fun choreography. As the students grow stronger cognitively, combinations also become more intricate and dynamic.
Summer Drama/Musical Theater Camps
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Bob Gribas, Angela Rinaldi-Gribas | Ages 7 - 18
July 27 - July 31 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Alice in Wonderland. Voice and movement, rounded.
$400 or $700 package / $350 or $650 Early-Enrollment by April 30th
In this camp, students create a Musical Theater performance of Alice in Wonderland with the use of voice/ singing, dancing, theater games, storytelling, and additional crafts. A performance will be presented on the last day of camp for family and friends.
Drama/Dance has been a fun and entertaining camp at Spectrum every Summer for the past 20 years, combining acting and dance to create a performance piece for friends and family. It is for all ages 7 and up and for all experience levels.
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Bob Gribas, Angela Rinaldi-Gribas | Ages 7 - 18
August 3 - August 7 | 10 AM - 4 PM
$400 or $700 package / $350 or $650 Early-Enrollment by April 30th
In this camp, students create a Dramatic Dance performance of Androcles and the Lion using acting, dancing, improvisation, theater games, storytelling, and mask-making. Students will perform on the last day of camp for family and friends.
Drama/Dance has been a fun, engaging camp at Spectrum every Summer for the past 20 years, combining acting and dance to create a performance piece for friends and family. It is for all ages 7 and up and for all experience levels.
Teen-Adult
Drop-in summer classes
June 29 - july 31
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Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday *year-round
Ages 18 - 65+
9 AM - 10 AM
$12.50 Seniors / $15 Adult
Fitness For Living (FFL) is a fun-filled, socially engaging fitness class for seniors in The School of Spectrum Dance Theater’s community. ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and class creator Angie Bolton safely leads students through cardio and bodyweight resistance work. You will move, sweat, and feel great!
There’s no need for special equipment if students take the class remotely! Instead, grab two cans of soup or beans if you don't have weights. Angie will provide meticulous instructions if you have hand weights and bands at home. You will need a hand towel for stretching (and sweating) and water. Please bring a yoga mat if you are attending the in-person class. SSDT no longer provides them for hygienic reasons.
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Tuesday/ Thursday *year-round
Ages 18+
10 AM - 11:30 AM
$15 Seniors / $21 Adult
Join this classic Jazz class based on the timeless Luigi technique! The incredible Jerry Tassin guides participants through the stylized warm-up and general stretching of hamstrings, backs, necks, and arms, along with some abdominal work. Every class has different dance combinations, using every pop, jazz, or theater music genre. Expect to sweat, move fluidly, and express your artistry! Beginner to intermediate dance experience is necessary.
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Tuesday
Ages 18+
6 PM - 7:30 PM
$15 Seniors / $21 Adult
This class is perfect for those who haven’t attended a ballet class since childhood! We take pleasure in welcoming back students with patience and grace. Keeping the Beginnng to Intermediate Ballet dancers in mind, there’s an emphasis on the fundamental principles of classical dance: leg rotation, posture, balance, and weight transfer. We encourage questions so that all attendees receive as much feedback from the instructor as they seek. This class provides a safe and inclusive environment for exploration and the joy of motion!
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Stephanie Guiland
Friday
Ages 18+
11 AM - 12:30 PM
$15 Seniors / $21 Adult
Free and fun for those interested in catching the beat
Intro to Funk Jazz is taught in the same Jazz Dance tradition and style of Master Frank Hatchett. The difference is that students will spend time learning the basic steps and movements used in all jazz classes. Any level is welcomed but this class is specifically geared toward the novice dance student. Just because it’s a beginner level, though, doesn’t mean the groove will be any less. Come in with an open mind, a bottle of water, and get ready to move
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Friday
Ages 18+
Beg/Intermediate Jazz experience helpful
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$15 Seniors / $21 Adult
Taught in the Jazz Dance tradition and style of Master Frank Hatchett, this class offers a fun spin on the art form. Students rediscover their love of dance through polyrhythmic beats, technique, coordination, urban dance influence, and self–expression. It’s also meant for those who want a slight challenge without feeling overwhelmed, want a safe space to try, and a sense of community. Get ready to smile and laugh again as you dance. Don’t worry, no one is watching.
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Saturday (July 18 and 25 only)
Ages 18+
3 PM - 4:30 PM
$15 Seniors / $21 Adult
Adult students can expect grooves that eventually lead to choreography. This class is for adults with minimal dance experience but wanting to learn hip-hop. Our no-judgmental environment encourages students to learn and unlock their inner dancers. Accomplishments to expect are chuckles, smiles, joy, sweat, and a short dance combination by the end of the class.
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Saturday
Ages 18+
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
$20 Seniors / $27 Adult
What is Contemporary Dance? Contemporary dance is a genre that incorporates a variety of dance styles, from ballet to hip-hop. Its movement can vary from flowing floorwork to dancing upright with leg and foot precision. With little restriction, students are encouraged to explore their movement, eliciting an emotional response from the watcher. The universal language of contemporary dance tells stories, fictional or not.
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Ages 16 and up, July 20- 24, 11:30 AM- 1:45 PM for Technique Portion
Mr. Byrd's workshop is designed for individuals aged 16 and above with equivalent intermediate dance training, such as ballet, modern dance, or hip-hop.
The workshop consists of a 2-hour and 15-minute technique class and a 2-hour and 15-minute process/repertoire session with a half-hour break midway through the day. The technique class focuses on Mr. Byrd’s movement aesthetics. It emphasizes a relaxed, strong, and flexible torso, with highly articulated feet and legs, with increasing rhythmic and spatial precision. With this focus, the dancer becomes more efficient at managing energy and better able to control the visual, emotional, and physical impact of their body's movement.
More Information
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The School of Spectrum Dance Theater implements a two-17-week session system for the school year to help streamline the learning experience for our students.
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Spring Session: January 26, 2026 – June 7, 2026
January 26: First day of spring session
February 16-21: Mid-Winter Break, no classes
March 2-7: Friends and Family Watch Week
April 13-18: Spring Break, no classes
May 25: Memorial Day, no classes
June 6-7 OR June 13-14: All School Demo
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Registration for Fall and Spring sessions will open on August 4 and December 8, during the last week of classes in 2025. There is a one-time registration fee of $20 per student.
Class enrollment is rolling until a class has reached its maximum student number. Students should register for their classes by the first week of the Spring Session, which is the week of January 24th, if they wish to participate in the All-School Demonstration. The School Director and class instructor may opt to halt registration for a specific class at any point. School administration may cancel a class if it has fewer than six students enrolled by November 15th
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For Full-Session dance classes, we do have a cut-off date for new students; however, we do offer a variety of drop-in classes for teens and adults!
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When a student misses class, it impacts the student and the class as a whole. Poor attendance may affect the student’s advancement to the next level, participation in the All School Demonstration, and continuation in that class. If an absence must occur, please contact the front desk at 206-325-4161 and staff@spectrumdance.org.
We are implementing the following guidelines for unexcused absences:
After two unexcused absences within a session, the School of Spectrum Dance Theater will notify the parent/guardian and issue a warning that their student has only one unexcused absence left.
After the third unexcused absence, the student will automatically be removed from the end-of-year All School Demonstration. There is a possibility of a production fee refund.
We will provide a refund/class credit for the absences that are validated as excused. i.e, if a licensed practitioner’s medical note is presented.
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While we recognize that delays are unavoidable occasionally, arrival to class beyond 10 minutes is cause for injury and a disruption to the class. If you know your student will be late to class, please notify the front desk at 206-325-4161 and staff@spectrumdance.org.
It is left to the instructor’s discretion whether or not to admit late arrivals into class. We may ask late students to sit, observe the class, and take notes. Repeated tardiness is subject to a meeting with the School Director and instructor.
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Students are no longer permitted to use the conference room unless specified. Students are required to change and encouraged to store their belongings in the locker rooms.
Lockers are available for this purpose. We do not provide locks. Personal items may not be left overnight. A new area will be designated as a student lounge for those with multiple classes in one day.
Parents and guardians may use the conference room for work purposes while waiting for their student. Please request access with our desk team.
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Please reference the 2025/26 SSDT Handbook for more information regarding dress code, safety and conduct policiesm as well as pricing and our Gift of Dance Scholarship.